Academic Programs and Services

Art and Design

The Art and Design curriculum leads to the Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree for students planning to transfer to baccalaureate programs or professional art schools after study at Community College of Philadelphia. This curriculum prepares students for either a B.F.A. (Bachelor of Fine Arts) or a B.A. (Bachelor of Arts) program.

The curriculum has been designed to be consistent with the foundation program of art schools and art programs at four-year colleges.

Because transferability is most important, students will develop skills accordingly and also prepare a comprehensive transfer portfolio.

This foundation program will allow students to continue their studies leading to careers in the fine arts, a range of design fields (such as graphic and media arts, industrial and product design, fashion/textile design), crafts, art education and art therapy.

Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this program graduates will be able to:

• Demonstrate proficiency in basic foundation level 2D and 3D design concepts, including perceptual drawing.
• Utilize learned technical studio and/or computer-based skills to realize and test visual ideas and concepts.
• Use a wide range of materials and means of expression to communicate visual ideas.
• Critically interpret and analyze visual concepts.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the arts through associated terminology, historical practices and contemporary developments.

 

Program Entry Requirements:
Applicants to the program must submit
a portfolio with eight to 10 pieces of original art work to demonstrate ability, talent and originality, though potential rather than competence is the primary measure for admission.

Students are required to take the College’s placement tests at their time of entry. Students identified as needing developmental course work must satisfactorily complete the appropriate English and mathematics courses as a part of their degree program.

Program of Study and Graduation Requirements:
To qualify for the A.A. degree in Art and Design, a student must complete a minimum of 63 credit-hours as prescribed and attain a grade point average of 2.0 or better and no grade below "C" in any program core and directed elective course.

Download a printable degree description (PDF File) that includes a recommended course sequence grid.